Welcome to EmpowHER. Sometimes, nipple discharge is a normal part of your breast's function. If that's the case, the discharge might resolve on its own.
Most often, nipple discharge stems from a noncancerous (benign) condition. However, breast cancer is a possibility, especially if:
You are over age 40
You have a lump in your breast
The discharge contains blood
Only one breast is affected
Possible causes of nipple discharge include:
Abscess
Breast cancer
Breast infection
Excessive breast stimulation
Fibroadenoma
Fibrocystic breasts
Ductal carcinoma in situ
Galactorrhea
Hormone imbalance
Injury or trauma to the breast
You need to let your doctor know of the breast changes, if the discharge does not stop.
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Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER. Sometimes, nipple discharge is a normal part of your breast's function. If that's the case, the discharge might resolve on its own.
Most often, nipple discharge stems from a noncancerous (benign) condition. However, breast cancer is a possibility, especially if:
You are over age 40
You have a lump in your breast
The discharge contains blood
Only one breast is affected
Possible causes of nipple discharge include:
Abscess
Breast cancer
Breast infection
Excessive breast stimulation
Fibroadenoma
Fibrocystic breasts
Ductal carcinoma in situ
Galactorrhea
Hormone imbalance
Injury or trauma to the breast
You need to let your doctor know of the breast changes, if the discharge does not stop.
Best,
Daisy
July 31, 2013 - 5:58amThis Comment
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